The Oxbow Hotel

Chippewa Valley Restaurant Week - Special Prix Fixe Menu at The Lakely
2022-09-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-21 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-22 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-23 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-24 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
For ten days in September, dozens of local restaurants will take part in an exciting culinary tradition that gives you access to special menus, offerings, great deals, and invites you to attend a handful of unique food-themed events that raise money for community causes.
At The Lakely, you’ll find a special three-course prix fixe menu, curated by our team of culinary pros, available only during Restaurant Week, September 16-25, 2022. (note, The Lakely is closed Sunday and Monday nights) Our full menu will also still be available.
THE MENU
APPETIZER:
Vegan Ceviche (The Lakely’s twist on a classic ceviche) – made with hearts of palm, red onion, cucumber, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime
ENTRÉE: (choose one)
The Lakely Burger – a 3 oz Klatt farm ground beef burger, cheddar cheese, raw onion, and house sauce, all on a brioche bun
The Lakely Vegan Beet Burger – house-made beet patty, peanut butter and fresh hot sauce on a brioche bun
DESSERT:
Vegan Chocolate Pudding – chocolate pudding with a coconut caramel topping
Reservations for Restaurant Week are strongly recommended! Give us a ring at (715) 839-0601 to save your table for this exciting culinary experience!
For more information about Restaurant Week, click here.

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-09-20 20:30 - 23:00, 2022-09-27 20:30 - 23:00, 2022-10-04 20:30 - 23:00
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
EVENT DETAILS:
– Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
– Showtime is at 8:30 pm
– Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)
PERFORMER DETAILS:
– Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
– Sign-ups begin at 8:00 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)
– Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
– Each musician gets two songs.
– Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.
– Showtime is at 8:30 pm
Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us!
Everyone is welcome!

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek Group
2022-09-23 20:30 - 23:30
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler recently graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL with a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance. He received his undergraduate degree in music education at UW-Madison. Catch his swinging group in action on The Lakely Stage!

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-09-24 20:30 - 23:30, 2022-10-22 20:30 - 23:30, 2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00
Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. Hecht trained with musicians from Detroit and Chicago and now divides his time between Chicago and Eau Claire.

CLOSED for a Private Event
2022-09-28 17:00 - 23:00
The Lakely is closed this evening for a private event.

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield Trio
2022-09-30 20:30 - 23:30
Local favorite Sue Orfield will be featured in a trio with Josh Gallagher on piano and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. Enjoy a cocktail and relax during this dynamic night of jazz and Sue’s originals.

CLOSED for a Private Event
2022-10-01 08:00 - 23:30
The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely are hosting a wedding today, and therefore will be closed. We thank you for your support and understanding, and look forward to seeing you in the near future!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email:
(715) 839-0601 or hello@theoxbowhotel.com
If you are interested in hosting your own wedding or event at The Oxbow, please email events@theoxbowhotel.com

Live on The Lakely Stage: The Nunnery
2022-10-05 19:30 - 21:30
Sarah Elstran (The Nunnery) is an independent musician that bridges the gap between bright-eyed pop composition and hands-on atmospheric live layering of voice. Her vocal loops give us the kind of detail and wide multi-octave range that we might come to expect from a marquee pop star, while her production decisions continually keep us guessing as to what rabbit holes her tracks might fall into next.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music beginning at 7:30pm. Join us for craft cocktails, Midwest comfort food, and local music.

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek
2022-10-07 19:00 - 22:00

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher
2022-10-08 19:00 - 22:00
Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-10-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-01 19:00 - 22:00
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
EVENT DETAILS:
– Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
– Showtime is at 7:00 pm
– Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)
PERFORMER DETAILS:
– Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
– Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)
– Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
– Each musician gets two songs.
– Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.
– Showtime is at 7:00 pm
Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us!
Everyone is welcome!

Horror Movie Trivia
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30
Grab your favorite fiends and make plans to gather together in ghoulish fashion at The Lakely for HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA!
This freakishly fantastic event will take place on Thursday, October 13th from 7:00pm-8:30pm, and will be hosted by the devilishly charming Cullen Ryan of @clearwatercomedy.
Teams of four are welcome to sign up for the event in advance by calling The Lakely at (715) 839-0601 – participation is FREE – sign-ups must be in by October 10th, so don’t delay!
Winning teams will have a chance to score three special prizes!

Gallery Artist Reception: "Vague Space" by Holli Jacobson
2022-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Join us on Friday, October 14th from 5-7pm in celebration of our newest artist in The Oxbow Hotel Gallery, Holli Jacobson! We’ll be serving complimentary small bites, and featuring a very special original cocktail, created in collaboration between Holli and our bar team, and inspired by the Vague Space exhibit (cocktail will be available for purchase).
This series of paintings is a semi-abstract take on landscape and space, examining how nature can calm us while also energizing us to participate in it and motivating us to protect it. Some of the paintings are based on real places while others are imagined, giving viewers a chance to recall significant times and places from their own experiences. Viewing each painting in the peaceful gallery space invites the viewer to slow down and find inspiration in the natural spaces all around them. It is clear that our lives are busier than ever, yet taking time for art in any form helps restore our balance and peace.
Holli Jacobson is a visual artist living in Eau Claire, WI. Her abstract paintings, drawing and installation art reference the beauty of the natural world in a state of flux. Colors are vibrant and acidic with dynamic motion and flow throughout. Inspired by photography, travel and the outdoors, her art connects viewers to the power of the natural world and our role within it.

Live on The Lakely Stage: Jerrika Mighelle with Bad Posture Club
2022-10-14 20:00 - 22:00
Born and (mostly) raised in Eau Claire, WI, Jerrika Mighelle (she/they) has been performing for the upper midwest region since her first gig with her sisters in their band QuinnElizabeth at the iconic House of Rock in 2004. As a solo artist, she has released two studio albums, Like the Sea and Brightest Star, and is currently working on releasing their third. Jerrika is a proud non-binary, queer human who has released their first single from this upcoming album called My Greatness which marks the first song where she sings about queer love. Aside from playing music, Jerrika hosted the popular Converge Radio show Tunes From the Womb where she featured tunes from women and gender diverse artists. Jerrika has also played the role of curator for L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s Sawdust City Sounds. This year, Jerrika had the honor of Co-Emceeing the Blue Ox Music Festival with Justin Bruhn of Pert Near Sandstone. You can find Jerrika’s music streaming on all your favorite platforms and keep up with her busy schedule at www.jerrikamighelle.com.

Bad Posture Club is a Minneapolis-based folk duo made up of Maren Day and Morgan Kavanagh. Their songwriting explores themes of home-places, landscapes, memory, family, and the strange relationship between human softness and the unyielding societal structures we both participate in, and push against. When reinterpreting traditional folk songs, they carve out space and agency for queer female voices. Drawing the listener in with intricate vocal harmony, Bad Posture Club creates intimacy and warmth, inviting togetherness in song.
Bad Posture Club will perform on The Lakely Stage at 8pm, followed by Jerrika Mighelle at 9pm. The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm.

Late Night Jazz: Sundae + Mr. Goessl
2022-10-15 19:00 - 22:00
Sundae + Mr. Goessl are an award-winning duo that has been storming the country with their delightful brand of countrified jazz, melding the likability of Americana, pop and country music, and giving it a hybrid of jazz rhythms that will illuminate any music lovers hankering. Sundae + Mr. Goessl features award-winning vocalist, Kate Voss, and tireless virtuoso guitarist, Jason Goessl. This charming wife/husband duo has a style all their own and integrates humor, vintage style, interesting instrumentation, nostalgia and serious musicianship in their act. While it may be tricky to pin down a genre with these two, there’s one adjective that everyone can agree on: delightful. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @sundaeandmrgoessl.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio
2022-10-21 19:00 - 22:00
Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.
Photo by Becca Lynn Johnson.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2022-10-28 19:00 - 22:00
Bassist Jeremy Boettcher has toured the world playing various styles of music. He has performed at the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center-Doha and Jazz at Lincoln Center-Shanghai. Jeremy has also toured extensively in the band S. Carey. Catch his trio for a night of dynamic and swinging jazz standards.

Late Night Jazz: Sarah Ohr Trio
2022-10-29 20:30 - 23:30
The Sarah Ohr Trio is an ensemble which features Paul Odegaard on trumpet, Nick Zuck on percussion, and Sarah Ohr on harp. This blend of unconventional timbres perform live-looping with improvised melodies and portray ethereal landscapes.

From The Lakely Stage: Cathy Herndon
2022-11-04 19:00 - 22:00
Cathy (Otterson) Herndon has the unique ability to please audiences anywhere with her crystal-clear voice and refined touch at the piano.

Cathy grew up in Strum, Wisconsin where she learned to play several instruments as a child. During high school she was a member of the acclaimed musical group, THE KIDS FROM WISCONSIN. After earning her degree in music on saxophone and clarinet at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, she spent several years as a professional woodwind player. While working as a saxophonist on a cruise ship, she began singing in public for the first time. The sure phrasing and improvisational skills developed during her saxophone years can be heard in her singing today.

Since beginning her solo career, Cathy has been an innovator. Her tasteful addition of the synthesizer to the traditional solo piano sound must be heard to be believed. Countless times listeners in the next room have assumed they are hearing an elegant trio. They are always amazed when they find that it’s one person making so much beautiful music.

After moving to the New York area in 1989, Cathy became a prolific songwriter. Throughout her career, many of Cathy’s fans request her original songs that are beautifully performed on her CD called, FOR YOU MY LOVE, nearly as often as the other great music she performs. Cathy’s talents have taken her to several corners of the world.

For nearly two decades, Cathy performed at the Rihga Royal Hotel and the Ritz Carlton-Battery Park in New York City. These experiences, along with thousands of hours at the piano singing to discriminating audiences, have molded her into a world class artist. Whether performing jazz, Gershwin, Porter, Broadway favorites, or the finest music of today, Cathy has a graceful way of touching her audience, leaving them with the feeling they’ve made a new friend.
